Michael (or Fresh as he's well known) is a 12-year-old drug pusher who lives in a crowded house with his cousins and aunt. His father has become a street bum,but still meets with fresh on occasion to play chess. Fresh is rather quiet in a crazy world. Fresh' sister is a junkie who sleeps with the dealers that fresh sells for. As the story progresses Fresh realizes that he doesn't want to sell drugs anymore, he wants revenge.
Anna Arnardóttir, Iceland's top volcanologist, faces two catastrophes at once: A volcanic eruption that threatens the safety of the capital city and a love affair that could destroy her marriage.
